Easy Caesar Chicken Bake
This Caesar chicken bake might be the easiest dinner you'll make all week! With only 5 main ingredients, and 5 minutes of prep time, this is one of those dinners you NEED to have on hand when you just don't feel like cooking! It's easy, cheesy, and a total family-friendly fave!
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts thin-cut work best so ensure fast and even cooking
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing our favorite is Ken's Creamy Caesar dressing
- 6 slices Provolone cheese You can swap with whatever melty cheese you like! Mozzarella, fontina, or even white cheddar work great.
- 1 cup croutons
- cooking spray I love this avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 375°. If the chicken breasts aren’t of equal thickness, pound them out to ensure even cooking. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and sprinkle both sides with garlic powder and pepper.
- Add the dressing: Spoon the Caesar dressing over the chicken breasts (you can use more or less depending on your preference) and spread the dressing until it evenly coats the chicken.
- Step 3: Place the cheese slices over the top of the chicken.
- Add croutons: Place the croutons in a plastic bag and crush them with a meat mallet until they are broken into smaller crumbs/pieces. Sprinkle the croutons over the cheese and spritz the top generously with cooking spray.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F. Start checking around the 30 minute mark so the chicken doesn't overcook. If the croutons aren’t golden brown, broil for 2-3 minutes. Allow the chicken to cool for a minute or two and serve right away. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or Parmesan cheese, if you like.
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